James Hunt

James Hunt has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. James worked as the Director of Engineering at Black Swan Data starting from 2022. Prior to that, they were the Head of Software Engineering at Holland & Barrett from 2022 to 2022.

From 2019 to 2022, James worked as a Software Engineering Manager at OVO Energy, where they were responsible for creating and managing a new department and overseeing the development of a Field Service Management platform.

In 2018, James served as the Technology Director (Acting CTO) at Living DNA, where they led the overhaul of the product development process and managed cross-functional teams.

At JUST EAT from 2017 to 2018, James worked as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on customer personalization and B2C product management.

From 2016 to 2017, James held multiple roles at Black Swan Data, including Head of Engineering, Product Architect for a Pepsi project, and Senior Solutions Architect for NPower.

In 2012, James worked at Polecat - Risk Intelligence as a Solutions Architect/Product Director, Enterprise Strategy Consultant, and Technical Account Manager.

James also has experience in public service, having served as a Councillor for South Gloucestershire Council from 2007 to 2015.

Their earlier roles include Software Developer positions at Gresham Computing and SmartStream Technologies.

Overall, James Hunt has a strong background in engineering, product management, and leadership roles across various industries.

James Hunt obtained a BSc in Biology from UCL in 2001, after which they pursued an MSc in Computing from the University of Bristol from 2001 to 2002. In 2016, they obtained certifications in TOGAF 9 and The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Certified from The Open Group.